Segment
1. Bridgestone Potenza Sport Premium2. Nexen N fera Sport Lowcost
Comparison: Nexen N fera Sport vs. Bridgestone Potenza Sport
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Today, we will compare the Nexen N fera Sport and the Bridgestone Potenza Sport tyre models from tyre manufacturers Nexen and Bridgestone, focusing on various tyre-tests results, features, and ratings.
The Nexen N fera Sport is a Ultra High Performance summer tyre, manufactured in Czech Republic, and is often used as a first equipment on BMW 2-series Active Tourer. Its overall rating stands at 59%, with its noteworthy features being its exterior noise. Test results from ACE ranked it 9th out of 10 tyres, with its exterior noise being its best feature. In the Autobild test, it held the same position; however, its best features were identified as its longitudinal aquaplaning and exterior noise. SportAuto placed it at 11th out of 11 tyres. Overall, strengths of the Nexen N fera Sport include good braking in wet conditions and decent aquaplaning performance. Its weaknesses are its very sluggish steering and understeering in wet conditions, as well as its long braking distances and less dynamic handling on dry tracks.
On the other hand, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport is an Ultra Ultra High Performance summer tyre, produced in Poland and Hungary. It boasts an impressive rating of 89% with various test results reflecting its stronghold performance. In the ACE test, it was ranked 4th out of 10 tyres, with the best features being dry braking, dry handling - objective, wet handling, and wet handling - objective. In the SportAuto test, it held the 6th position showcasing similar comprehensive performance. Autobild ranked it 5th out of 11 tyres, praising its cornering ability, braking power (both wet and dry), and overall handling. Strengths of the Bridgestone Potenza Sport include sharp handling at high lateral guidance in wet conditions and secure, active handling on dry tracks. However, it exhibits weaknesses in braking at lower temperatures and a more rear-biased posture in wet conditions. It also has a higher than average rolling resistance and somewhat weak dry braking.
In conclusion, taking into account all tests, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport is the superior tyre due to its overall better performance in various tests. It is important to note that while the Nexen N fera Sport has its strengths, it does not display the same level of consistency across different test results. Therefore, if premium performance in various conditions is your priority, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport should be your optimal choice.
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Best position in test
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Year of the last test
Best rating in test
1. Nexen N fera Sport Exemplary2. Bridgestone Potenza Sport Very good
Worst rating in test
2. Nexen N fera Sport Satisfactory
Dry
(Overall rating)Dry braking
Dry handling
Wet
(Overall rating)Aquaplaning - cross
Wet braking
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Wet handling
Wet circle cornering
Wet braking according to EU label
Comfort
(Overall rating)Exterior noise
Comfort
Outside noise accoring to EU label
Costs
(Overall rating)Rolling resistance
Fuel consumption according to EU label
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Mutual tests
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| Nexen N fera Sport Rating: Satisfactory | |||||||
| Bridgestone Potenza Sport Rating: Exemplary | |||||||
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| Best values in test | 1,6 | 1,5 | |||||
| Nexen N Fera Sport Rating: Good | 2,5 | 2,4 | |||||
| Bridgestone Potenza Sport Rating: Good | 2,8 | 1,5 | |||||
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 32.6 | 27.4 | |||||
| Nexen N Fera Sport | 35.0 | 30.9 | |||||
| Bridgestone Potenza Sport | 32.6 | 27.6 | |||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Rolling resistance | Noise | |||
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| Best values in test | 71 | 54 | 19 | 7 | |||
| Nexen N fera Sport Rating: Recommended | 61 | 48 | 17 | 7 | |||
| Bridgestone Potenza Sport Rating: Highly recommended | 67 | 53 | 15 | 5 | |||
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| Nexen N fera Sport Rating: Good | |||||||
| Bridgestone Potenza Sport Rating: Very good | |||||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | |||||
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| Best values in test | 2+ | 1- | |||||
| Nexen N Fera Sport Rating: Satisfactory | 2 | 2- | |||||
| Bridgestone Potenza Sport Rating: Good | 2 | 2+ | |||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | |||||
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| Best values in test | 2+ | 1- | |||||
| Nexen N Fera Sport Rating: Satisfactory | 2- | 2- | |||||
| Bridgestone Potenza Sport Rating: Good | 1- | 2 | |||||
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